Dementia Partnerships
Optimising treatment and care for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
This best practice guide has been developed in consultation with an advisory group of leading clinicians specialising in dementia. Read more »
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Case for change – mental health liaison service for dementia care in hospitals
This document explains the evidence that has been used to identify eligible patients and for the design of mental health liaison services in general and community hospitals and its core components. Read more »
National Dementia Commissioning Pack
The Dementia Commissioning Pack provides practical resources for commissioners for use with a range of different providers, setting out a commissioning framework and outline approach to identify service development and redesign priorities. Read more »
Dementia awareness resource pack
This pack contains a selection of quality assured awareness raising resources designed to promote living well with dementia. The resources include leaflets, factsheets, contact lists and a DVD. Read more »
Encouraging a new kind of leadership
This article describes an innovative programme in leadership skills provided in the final year of postgraduate medical training. Read more »
Improving quality of care for people with dementia in general hospitals
This guide outlines key factors which can improve the quality of care for people with dementia in general hospitals. Read more »
Compromised Swallowing: A Practical Guide to Nutrition, Hydration and Medication in Advanced Dementia
The Peterborough Palliative Care in Dementia Group has produced a practical guide to swallowing difficulties in people with advanced dementia. Read more »
South West standards for dementia care in hospital
These standards have been developed in response to the many concerns expressed about poor quality care experienced by people with a dementia when they are in hospital. Read more »
This is me
‘This is me’ is a leaflet produced by the Alzheimer’s Society to help hospital staff better understand the needs of people with dementia. Read more »
Counting the cost: caring for people with dementia on hospital wards
This report provides evidence on the quality of dementia care provided on general wards in hospitals across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Using evidence received from carers and nurses on the quality of care provided the key areas of need that are not being met are discussed. These include: understanding dementia the provision of person-centred… Read more »